Snow plow mode, Operating precautions – Ram Trucks 2012 Chassis Cab - Diesel Supplement User Manual

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Snow Plow Mode

Snow Plow Mode can be activated when the vehicle has
a snow plow installed. This mode fully engages the fan
clutch to increase the airflow when the plow is attached
to the vehicle.

NOTE:

There may be an increase in fan noise and a

decrease in fuel economy may result when using this
feature. The fan clutch operation can be initiated by
performing the following button sequence.

1. Turn the ignition key to the on position or start the
vehicle.

2. Pull in the Cruise Control “Cancel” button/lever and
hold. While holding the Cruise Control “Cancel”, push
the “Exhaust Brake” button twice within five seconds.
Repeat this sequence four times. The chime will sound
twice as an audible indicator that the function is engaged.

3. To disable the function, repeat Step 2. The chime will
sound four times as an audible indicator that the function
is disengaged.

Operating Precautions

Avoid Overheating The Engine
The temperature of the engine coolant (antifreeze) (a
mixture of 50% ethylene-glycol and 50% water) must not
exceed the normal range of the temperature gauge 240°F
(116°C) with a 16 psi (110 kPa) radiator cap.

Usually the engine coolant (antifreeze) temperature indi-
cated during operation will be to the left of center in the
normal range of the gauge.

Avoid Low Coolant Temperature Operation
Continual operation at low engine coolant (antifreeze)
temperature below the normal range on the gauge 140°F
(60°C) can be harmful to the engine. Low engine coolant

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